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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 05-07 CC MIN941. National City, California, May 7, 1946 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7b30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1946, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ireland, Bird, Gautereaux, Briggs, Campbell, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $3,669.21 St. Imp. ° 1,183.78 Park M & I Fund 156.86 Light. Dist. #1 Fund 32.65 Sp. Gas Tax St. Imp" 120.60 Plan. Cem. Fund _ 85.00 Sp. Del. Tax " 24.57 IInapp. Tax " 177.13 Payroll " 6,776.56 FWA " 10.97 TOTAL $12,237.33 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ appointed the following committees to serve during his term of office. FINANCE --Thatcher, Chairman. Newberry, Cordingly. PARK --Thatcher, Chairman. Newberry, Cordingly. FIRE --Adams, Chairman. Thatcher, Cordingly. POLICE --Newberry, Chairman. Thatcher, Adams. STREET --Cordingly, Chairman. Adams, Newberry. PLANNING COMMISSION --Newberry. MR. GEORGE GUNTEER, 1857 Lanoitan Avenue, was present relative to protesting the curtailment of service of the bus line. Mr. Gunther stated he has a petition with six hundred signatures to present at the Railroad Commission hearing on Friday. Mr. Gunther requested the City Council to send a letter to the Railroad Commission, re- questing adequate bus transportation and schedules for this area; also the appointment of a City Official to represent the Lincoln Acres citizens at the Railroad Commission hearing. Moved by Adams, 942f seconded by Newberry, that the City Clerk write a letter to the Railroad Commission, outlining the above requests. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL ruled that the Council could not represent any group at the hearing but could delegate a representative. A REPRESENTATIVE of the San Diego Elec- tric Ry. Co. was present and spoke in the Company's defense. Statistics were given onchecks made in the Lincoln Acres district and the representative argued there was not enough patronage to warrant the service. Mr. Gunther argued on behalf of the district and said if service and schedules were given, there would be patron- age. The Representative and Mr. Gunther decided to dispense with their grievances until the hearing. MAYOR FRITZ requested the City Attorney to represent the City at the Railroad Commission hear- ing. This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for the $108,000.00 of SEWER BONDS, 1946, of the City of National City, California, the following bids received pursuant to the notice of sale were publicly opened, examined, and read: UITITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF Son Diego bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $263.00 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 1% per annum, payable semiannually. BANK OF AMERICA bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $"69.00 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 1% per annum, payable semiannually. WEEDEN & CO. Los Angeles, bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $35.00 for bonds,bearing:an,interest_Rate of 1% per annum, payable semiannually. After considering the various bids and discussing the bids with the City Treasurer and the City Attorney, upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4075 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING SEWER BONDS, 1946, CF SAID CITY TO THE BEST BIDDER. 943 WHEREAS, at the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for the $108,000.00 of the SEWER BONDS, 1946, of the City of National City, numbered 1 to 108, inclusive, all bids were publicly opened, examined, and read, and a tabulation thereof has been entered in the minutes; and WHEREAS, the bid of the bidder hereinafter named is the highest and best bid made by a responsible bidder for said bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of National City DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE as follows: Section 1. That the bid of UNITED STATES NATIOIAL BANK of SAY DIEGO offering par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $263.00 for said $108,000.00 of bonds to bear interest at the rate of 1% per annum, payable semiannually, is the highest and best bid for said bonds. Said bid is hereby accepted and the bonds awarded to said bidder in accordance with the terms of its proposal. Section 2. That all bids, other than the one accepted in Section 1 hereof, are rejected and the City Clerk is directed to return the checks accompanying said rejected bids to the respective bidders. Section 3. That the interest rate on said $108,000.00 of bonds be and it hereby is fixed at 1% per annum, payable semiannually. Section 4. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to deliver said bonds to the successful bidder upon the payment of par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and the premium above stated. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MRS. W. E. KITTELSON, 504 E 14th Street, was present and wanted to know why the dog pound was not moved to the power house. She stated that this piece of land was offered and at present there were three other offers. Mayor Fritz stated that he had not heard of the offers and that the matter had been long standing and would like to have it taken care of and appointed Councilman Adams to find a site suitable for the dog pound. Mrs. Morgan was also present and stated that the 944. Council should get out the petition andbok over it again. MRS. KITTELSON presented a petition for street lights and asked that action be taken. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported that for .$22,000.00 there coi 1d be a street light at every intersection. An over all lighting district could be set up and pro rate $0.35 per month. This would suggested the saving be used the cost at 4.14 per 50 foot lot or save the City $5,000.00 per year and for adequate street marking system. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the -natter be referred to Engineer Ireland and Chief Bird. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. MRS. KITTELSON withdrew her petition for street lights awaiting the outcome of Councilman Newberry's proposal. She also requested the oiling of 14th Street from E Avenue to F Avenue and stated that the had City//35.00 which had been over paid on another oiling job, and re- quested that it be used on this job, if that It the only way to get it done. However she thought the dater Co. should pay a portion of the cost as they had torn up the street and not replaced it. Mayor Fritz suggested that Mrs. Kittelson write a letter to the City Clerk and ask for a refund of the money. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams that the matter be turned over to the Street Committee with power to act. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD W. BATES, CHIEF OF POLICE, was read, request- ing authorization to attend the annual meeting of the California Division of the International Association for Identification, held in Santa Cruz, May 8, 9, and 10. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COIrLISSION was read, which certified the position of Fireman the following men in order: G. H. Ellis, F. E. Young, E. K. Crossly. 945 RESOLUTION NO. 4076 was read, appointing George H. Ellis as pro- bationary fireman, salary ° $170.00 per month, effective April 15, 1946. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COP?MISSION was read, which certified Lavyrn M. Sledgister for the position of Police Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 4077 was read, authorizing the appointment of Lavyrn M. Sledgister to the position of Probationary Police Clerk, effective May 7, 1946, salary $125.00 per month. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FLOYD FINNERTY, ST. SUPT. was read, requesting a leave of absence beginning May 1, 1946, and terminating May 16, 1946, to be used for personal business. He also requested his vacation to start May 16, 1946, and terminate May 31, 1946. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER was read, regard to the installation of a street lighting system as follows: District from loth to 13th Streets on National Avenue 24.2% total requests for an invest- igation. District from 5th to Division Streets on National Avenue 6% total requests for an investigation. RESOLUTION NC. 4078 was read, relating to demand of property owners for report under the special assessment investigation, limitation and majority protest act of 1931--National Avenue--5th to Main Street, Main Street from National Avenue to Division Street in the City of National City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4079 was read, authorizing the installation of a 4 inch two way fire hydrant at the corner of 16th Street and L Avenue, 946 • Northwest intersection. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FRANK W. ROGERS, CITY CLERK, was present and requested three weeks leave of absence with permission to leave the State, effective May 8, 1946. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE FROM PACIFIC AUTOMOBILE INS. CO. was read, relative to the cancellation of Policy No. 242672 to Dorothy E. Pittman as the car had been sold. Mayor Fritz referred the communication to the License Dept. COT,MIIUNICATION FROM SIMON M. GONZALEZ, WAS read, requesting a license to operate two pool tables at 1740 McKinley Avenue. Mayor Fritz referred the request to Chief of Police Bates. COMMUNICATION FROG HERBERT A. BARNES, PARK SOCIAL CLUB, relative to the shuffleboard courts, was read and ordered filed. C0MMUNICATION FROM OLAF TELLEFSEN was read, requesting an audience with the Council relative to a boat building yard. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Clerk write a letter to Mr. Tellefsen and inform him that the tidelands are under litigation, but will be glad to give him an audiance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4080 was read, accepting a check for $1,500.00 from the Federal Works Agency to operate the Federal Recreation Building to dune 15, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution beadopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4081 was read, accepting County checks on the following tax sales: sale #3751 on Lots 9-10, Block 41, City Plat, j$32.96; ale #3751 on Lots 21-22, Block 41, City Plat, $21.81; sale M751 on NW50' x 15' of Lot 24, Block 12, City Plat, $8.21; sale #3980 on Lots 21-22, Block 237, City Plat, $79.41; sale #3979 on Lots 15-16, Block 240, City Plat, and Lots 20-22, Block 244, ex. R/W, 947 City Plat, $117.08; sale #3987 on Lots 21-22, Block 240, City Plat, $50.75. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COflMUNICATION FROM G. T. CcCOY, STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER, relative to the proposed width of National Avenue between 14th Street and the south city limits, was read and ordered filed. C0I&\UNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, stating that they do not endorse any candidate and Mr. Fred H. Kraft had used the League's name without consent or knowledge, was read and ordered filed. NOTICE FROM THE RAILROAD COMMISSION relative to the hearing of the California Southern Bus Co. and the San Diego Electric Railway Co., is set for May 10, 1946, at 9:30 A. M. in the City Court room, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM PHIL D. SWING RELATIVE to the tidelands and his per diem charges from January 7th to May 1st, was read and ordered filed. COPMUNICATION FROM NRTIONAL MOTOR SALES was read, requesting per- mission to remove trees in the parway on the west side of National Avenue between 13th and 20th Streets. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted and the trees be removed at expense of the National Motor S ales. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMtTPTICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE CO. was read, prot- esting the proposed closing of 12th Street between Wilson & Taft Avenues, as they have a 12" water main located in that street, but if the Council does decide to close the street, a 10 foot easement is requested. Engineer Ireland reported that the Produce Co. plans to erect a $75,000.00 building. Mr. Ireland also recommended the closing of the street, provided a sewer easement is reserved., The matter was laid over until the next regular meeting. 948 COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY suggested that possibilites be explored as to the opening of a through street to the waterfront, south of 18th Street. NOTIFICATION FRCIvI THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION of beverage license applications from the following: onasale beer and wine transferred from Almer E. Guerin, 816 National Avenue to Carl F. Bohling & Almer E. Guerin; on sale beer & wine to Mildred K. & Walter A. Hertell, 640 W 13th Street; off sale beer & wine to Rose Story, 1539 E 8th Street; on sale beer to John F. Neary, 22 W 8th Street. Mayor Fritz referred the applications to the Chief of Police. COMMUT_TICATION PROM THE CTRL SCOUT LEADERS OF NATIOIAL CITY was read, • requestinr the City to secure a full time recreation supervisor for the park playground. CITY CLERF Rogers reported there is a 30 foot strip of land adjacent ed to M Avenue between 4th & 6th Streets that is tax deed /to the State, which the City should acquire for street purposes. RESOL•TTTIO7 NO. 4082 was read, authorizing Attorney Campbell to negot- iate for a 30 foot strip of land adjacent to M Avenue between 4 th and 6th Streets Which is tax deeded, and is needed for street purposes. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMF.TUNICATION FROM C. A. HARVIE was read, requesting permission to remove olive trees on his property in the parkway at 730 E 3rd Street, and then to cement the parkway. Moved by Adams, seconded by New- berry, that the request be turned over to the Street Dept. to in- vestigate and report to the Council at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ave. COMMUNICATION FROH NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, asking • the City for S100.00 to help defraythe expense to the City's exhibit at the County Fair. 949 RESOLUTION NO. 4083 was read, authorizing $100.00 to the National City Chamber of Commerce to help defray expenses for the exhibit to the County Fair. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. COMMIT -CATION FROM YRS. 0. R. REESE, 2118 E 10th Street, was read, requesting the Council to put a street marker at loth Street and Palm Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cord- ingly, that the City Clerk write Mrs. Reese a letter, informing her that it is not the policy of the City to erect signs but permission is given to Mrs. Reese to erect the s1 n. Carried by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Cordingly, Newberry, That- cher, Fritz. NAYS: Adams. APPEAL OF GECRGE E. MARSHAIL was read, requesting the Council to •reconsider the Piahning Commission's denial for a zone variance to operate a garage in the rear of 2137 B Avenue. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the Council was now sitting as a Board of Appeals. Mr. Marshall submitted a petition of 21 names, expressing their willingness for the operation of the garage. tax. Marshall stated that he could not find a place for rent and could not obtain materials to build. He said a vacant lot had been offered him at $200.00 per month. Mayor Fritz called on :'r. Dickson of the Planning Commission and he said the application was denied be- cause they wanted to keep business on National and Highland Avenue, and 8th Street, and out of the residential sections. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the appeal be denied. Carried by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. NAYS: Adams. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT stating that the last inspection of the premises Mrs. Annie Bushert, 1840 Highland Ave- nue, was clean and sanitary. The Council agreed Mr. & Mrs. Bush- ert could carry on their business as in the past. 950 COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was read, stating that May 27, 1946, at 2:P. M. Room 310 Civic Center, as the time and place for hearing on matters pertaining to the financing of streets, roads, and highways in incorporated areas in the County. Mayor Fritz appointed Engineer Ireland to attend the meeting. C0:MIUi ICATION FRO:: HIGHLAND AVENUE IM?ROVEMENT ASS'N, by Mrs. Henry Plumb, expressing their appreciation for the cooperation the Council had given in painting the crosswalks in the Highland district, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4084 was read, accepting state warrants in the mounts of $1,787.50 for beverage license and $6,736.19 for motor vehicle fees. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4085 was read, setting the opening bid of $'75.00 on Lot 18, Block 244, City Plat, for a City public auction tax sale. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4086 was read, setting the opening bid on Lots 21-22, Block 275, City Plat, as 75.00 each lot, for a County tax sale at public auction. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4087 was read, authorizing the transfer of $'2,400.00 from the Library Fund to the General funi; and $1,500.00 from the Park M. & I. Fund to the General Fund, to repay previous loans. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MR. MATTETEWS WAS PRESENT relative to the installation of a traffic signal at 18th Street and Highland Avenue. Chief of Police Bates was not present to report on the count taken so the matter was laid over until the next meeting. 951 FIRE CHIEF BIRD was present requesting the appointment of a pro- bationary fireman to serve for vacation reliefs. RESOLUTION NO. 4088 was read, authorizing the appointment of E. K. Crossly, effective May 15, 1946, to serve as a temporary probationary fireman for vacation reliefs, during a 41 months period, salary $170.00 per month. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that National Avenue be wid- ened to a 72 foot street from 18th Street to the south city limits. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ENGINEER IRELAND reported that the City's quarterly apportionment from the gas tax fund is $p3,539.06. Mr. Ireland also reported that the steel force sewer line put in from the City's pumping plant had been cut by dredging and would have to be replaced in the near future. CITY CLERK ROGERS presented his affidavit of mailing letters and return postcards on the two proposed lighting districts, from 5th Street to Main on National Avenue; and from 9th Street to 13th Street on National Avenue. Attorney Campbell approved same and ordered it filed. BARK SUPT. GAUTERE'AUX was present and requested a full time re- creation director durin; the summer from June 15th to September, andthot 0500.00 would take care of it as he could obtain a director for $200.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 4089 was read, authorizing the appointment of a Recreation Director, effective June 15th to September, salary $200.00 per month. Moved by Newberrv, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting age. 952 COUNCI_LM.AN ADAMS asked if $100.00 could be used to paint the stated shuffleboard courts. Mr. Gautereaux/that courts not use deteriorated and at present there are sufficient good courts to take care of the current crowd. PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was present and requested authorization to purchase a grinder and buffing machine for approximately $300.00. RESOLUTION NO. 4090 was read, authorizing Park Supt. Gautereaux to purchase a grinder and buffing machine for approximately $300.00. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMANr NEMBERRY reported on his conference with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Ry Co. officials on a new tideland lease. The Company proposes to run their tracks parallel with the bulkhead and desires a 25 year lease at $15.00 per month. After much dis- cussion it was moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the new lease rental be Y75.00 per month. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the City reserve the right for option to renew the price at the end of five years. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN THATCHER reported that he had received several requests for a street light to be installed at 29th Street and National Ave- nue, for the Greyhound bus stop. Mayor Fritz referred the request to Fire Chief Bird. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OEr NATIC. ,A CI CALIFORNIA ATTEST: